Veterinary Cardiologist Locum

Locum Cardiologist | Summit Veterinary Referral Center | Tacoma, Washington

Looking for your next locum opportunity? We might be exactly what you've been waiting for.

Summit Veterinary Referral Center is seeking a locum Cardiologist to supprt our well-established cardiology program in Tacoma, Washington. Whether you're between positions, exploring new markets, or simply prefer the freedom of locum life — this is a strong placement with a practice that knows how to treat its specialists well.

You'll step into a thriving, built-in caseload backed by over 300 referring facilities. No ramp-up. No cold starts. Just good, complex cardiology from day one.

The Setup

Our cardiology department is fully equipped and fully supported:

• 2 Samsung RS85 ultrasound units
• Philips Affiniti 70 dedicated cardiac imaging system
• Siemens Somatom VB10 CT
• Siemens Magnetom Aera 1.5T MRI
• Fluoroscopy suite for interventional procedures
• Digital radiography and endoscopic equipment
• Multiple dedicated cardiology technicians and assistants

Routine procedures include balloon valvuloplasty, PDA occlusion, and transvenous pacemaker placement. The infrastructure is here. You just bring the expertise.

Who You'll Be Working With

A genuinely collaborative team of specialists — Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, and Surgery — alongside 24/7 emergency coverage. This is a place where specialists actually talk to each other.

Compensation

Competitive daily or hourly locum rate — commensurate with experience. Housing and travel assistance available. Flexible scheduling considered based on mutual availability.

Tacoma — Worth the Trip (and Then Some)

Tacoma is having a moment. A revitalized downtown with great food, breweries, farmer's markets, and waterfront living. Suburban neighborhoods with top-rated schools and Puget Sound views. Rural escapes nearby if that's your speed.

Within two hours: two national parks, world-class ski resorts, the Pacific Ocean, and Seattle. SeaTac Airport sits halfway between the two cities — easy in, easy out when you're ready to head home.

Interested? Submit your CV confidentially to Jackie Ross at View email address on nva.avature.net

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